People of Good Faith: Michael Leathers

People of Good Faith: Michael Leathers

Michael Leathers is copy editor at Good Faith Media. He also writes full-length plays, one-acts and sketches for mainstream theater as well as churches. His work can be seen at MichaelLeathers.net. What story, verse or passage from your faith tradition’s sacred texts...
US Public Wants COVID-19 Facts, Struggles to Find Them

US Public Wants COVID-19 Facts, Struggles to Find Them

A majority (57%) of U.S. adults are paying close attention to the ongoing pandemic, but many are struggling to find trustworthy information, and few individuals or institutions garner much trust. Overall, 90% are either paying “extremely / very close” (57%) or...
More US Protestant Pastors Endorse Candidates

More US Protestant Pastors Endorse Candidates

Protestant pastors in the United States are becoming more vocal about political candidates, according to a LifeWay Research report published Oct. 27. Nearly one-third (32%) of all respondents said they have “publicly endorsed candidates for public office this year...
1,000-Plus Faith Leaders Urge Free, Fair Elections

1,000-Plus Faith Leaders Urge Free, Fair Elections

More than 1,000 faith leaders in the United States issued a statement on Tuesday in support of free and fair elections. “We join together as leaders of faith across political, religious and ideological differences to affirm our commitment to a free, fair and safe...
Most US Protestant Churches Resume In-Person Worship

Most US Protestant Churches Resume In-Person Worship

A strong majority (87%) of Protestant churches in the U.S. met in person during September, according to a LifeWay Research report published Oct. 20. Of those meeting in person, only 15% did so with attendance levels 90% or higher than before the global pandemic. By...
Pope Renews Call for Global Compact on Education

Pope Renews Call for Global Compact on Education

Pope Francis has once again called for a global compact on education during an October 15 event at the Aula Magna of the Lateran University in Rome. Initially planned for May 14, the gathering was delayed as a result of the global pandemic. “We consider education to...